Back in The Burg

Its hard to believe I just started my 5th and (final) year at Central. So much has changed in that 5 years and I feel lucky enough to still be here and so close to finishing my college education. I feel a little bit wiser, a little bit smarter (but not much) and have made enough mistakes in the past 4 years to know how I want to finish my final year of college. I've certainly been guilty of taking my education and finances for granted and while they are all things I would love to take back they were all lessons I am glad I recieved early on in life.

So far Im really enjoying my classes (well 3/4) I have two of my favorite professors and believe I have found one that will join that list. Of course I already have a challenging professor but that is to be expected right?!

It was important to me that this school year I established quarterly goals for myself. I bought a posterboard and have written my goals down and posted it behind my bedroom door. While its definitely an eye sore..its easily distinguished and makes it hard to be ignored!

Here are my 10 goals on my board....

1. Go to class everyday
2. Complete homework the night before its due (ending procrastination!)
3. Exercise Regularly
4. Leave no dishes or silverwear in my bedroom (so far...so good!)
5. Keep my room clean (no clothes on the floor...I find a cleaner room is a better homework enviornment)
6. Pay my Bills on time to avoid late fees and establish a budget calendar
7. Do a better job helping with household chores (I have neatfreak roomies who tend to get to the dishwasher and garbage quicker than I do...Im working on it!)
8. Establish A Morning and Nighttime routine (so far also working. The key is sticking to it!)
9. Keep Bathroom Clean and do my laundry quicker
10. GRADUATE!!!!!!

I Turn 23....

I didnt really want to celebrate my Birthday this year...just asked for a small affair. Lucky for me my wish was granted. Mom had a dinner with just her, me and our good friend Judy. We had homeade Italian dinner with delicious wine and yummy chocolate cake for dessert!

Chelsea my dear roomie's Birthday is the day before mine (See post below) and our other roomie Sarah made us cupcakes (vanilla for chelsea...chocolate for me with rainbow chip frosting..delicious!) and got us each a sweet gift with our favorite candy (carmel apple suckers for Chelsea...Chocolate for me). I was a big girl this year and decided to work since the Mariners were in town and so Chelsea and I went to a nice lunch at Red Robin and had a Margarita before I headed downtown where my co-workers greeted me with well wishes and cards. After work Elena, Seth and Chris and I went to the Ram for a Birthday Drink...

I met up with Jake and Quincy on Saturday for lunch and a little shopping we had a fun time and they gave me a beautiful scarf which I cannot wait to wear!

Overall it was a nice Birthday - Thank you everyone!! I feel blessed to have such wonderful friends and family...heres to a good 23rd year of life!

Life Complete.

I encountered my long time hero and love of my life Alex Rodriguez on Sunday, September 20th approximately 30 minutes after the Mariners beat the Yankees. Expect our wedding announcements shortly....

Happy Birthday Chelsea!!!!

Chelsea and I were born exactly a year and a day apart which means we are bonded for life....haha..Ive known Chelsea oh... forever. We became friends though while playing softball at IHS together and then when she transferred to CWU her Freshman year. We've been roomies for 3 school years now and she is one of the best roomates Ive ever had (Shh...dont tell the others). I can never truly be mad at Chelsea and I love her down to earth personality, her humor and that she is a clean freak! We've thrown some legendary parties together and can always laugh and have fun..no matter what the situation might be. I know we will be friends forever. Thanks Spud for being a great friend!

Other Randomness

Lets see....

• Survived my second 10 game homestand in a month. It was long (and Boring because of Boring teams) but nontheless always a good time in the end. The Mariners came away 7-3 and thats always fabbity fab fab!
• Watched a piece of History with the death of Edward Kennedy. I find it interesting that I started reading The Kennedy Women and two members of the family die as I read it...hmm eerie. I finished and am now onto Mrs. Kennedy about Jackie-O (I will post more about this later I just dont have the energy to do so now...)
• Cannot believe summer is winding down! Trying to fit in as much as possible in what little time I have left...I ordered my school books already and am looking forward to school starting
• Went to my first Tacoma Rainiers Game Friday Night...which, was very interesting. The Rainiers won and Christina, Christin and I enjoyed watching the action in the bullpen over the actual game. We braved the rain, wind, and traffic and heck even got lost and had a very fun time!
• Having tons of fun with old and new friends and feel absolutely blessed to have such amazing friends in my life. I love that everybody is different and unique in their own way and I absolutely love having a variety of friends!
• I have only 4 more Nanny Days, 1 set up day and 6 Mariner Games left before heading back to Ellensburg -- wow!

Happy Birthday Elena!!!

My new Buddy at the Ballpark Elena just turned 21. Elena and I share a love of the Mariners, The OC, and...laughing :) We had fun night celebrating Miss Elena! Happy Birthday Elena!! Im glad SO glad we've become friends! Here's to many more adventures! :)


The Mariner Crew (Ryan, Seth, & Elena) Toasting With Champagne

The Girls! Annika, Elena and Meghan

Last Stop of the Night!

The Whole Gang!

Me with the Birthday Girl having fun! :)

Saying Goodbye To Chrissy...

Chris, Chrissy, Seth and I at Moon Temple

Ive been working with Chrissy at the Ballpark for the past 3 seasons. We are the same age, and in fact, our Birthdays are only 5 days apart. It has been nice to have somebody my age to be friends with these past few years! Chrissy though decided to move home to Reno and with sadness we said goodbye to a great co-worker and friend! We celebrated with a Dinner with co-workers and a night (or two...) out on the town...We already miss Chrissy and her sense of humor - work just isnt the same!

(My Camera's Memory Card decided to be difficult and so sadly I lost all the pictures from Chrissy's going-away dinner...but thanks to Chris we have a few pictures of Chrissy's going away party she held)